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  • Panel Identifies Priorities for Equine Colic Research

    The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has released a report identifying future research priorities for the study of equine colic, including investigations to improve the veterinarian’s ability to diagnosis, treat and prevent

    Flossie Sellers - February 17, 2012 09:07

  • Parasite Management Today

    Question: Is it necessary to get rid of all the parasites on my farm?

    Flossie Sellers - July 26, 2011 10:28

  • Patent Pending for Rhodococcus equi Vaccine

     Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause “rattles”, a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection. Despite the severity of this disease, a vaccine against it is not available yet.

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2011 08:51

  • Pfizer and KTOB Partner on EHV-1 Video

    With the recent outbreaks of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), horse owners have been seeking information and advice on risks posed by this disease and methods to help protect their horses from exposure and infection.

    Flossie Sellers - July 6, 2011 13:41

  • Pfizer Encourages Veterinarian Advice in EHM Outbreak

    The neurological disease Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalophy (EHM) caused by Equine Herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) has been in the news recently, with horses and farms affected across the United States and Canada.

    Flossie Sellers - May 19, 2011 15:37

  • Pfizer Helps Assess Horse Disease Threats

    Spring has sprung early in many regions of the country. With the cherry blossoms, green grass and tulips also comes April showers and mosquitoes.

    Flossie Sellers - April 5, 2012 12:42

  • Pigeon Fever in Horses Reported in Louisiana

    Louisiana State Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., reports that more than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been reported to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

    Flossie Sellers - December 9, 2011 14:37

  • Prevent Cystitis During Cold Weather

    With the arrival of winter weather in many parts of the country, some horses may be drinking less water because of the change in the temperature, but also because water may be too cold or iced over. When this happens, some horses, especially stallions may

    Flossie Sellers - November 22, 2011 15:06

  • Protect Your Horse From Sweet Itch

    Sweet itch or summer dermatitis is an allergic reaction of horses to the bites of midges.  Midges are small, female Culicoides that feed on blood since they need a high protein meal to enable them to lay their eggs.

    Flossie Sellers - August 18, 2011 10:45

  • Protein Helps Maintain Equine Pregnancy

    A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered for the first time expression of a protein in horses known to be important in maintaining pregnancy. The research project was undertaken by Dr Lucy Woolford at the Royal Veterinary College, who

    Flossie Sellers - September 22, 2011 15:02

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